Safety

SAFETY

Motor vehicle crashes account for high economic loss and societal impact for residents of the OKI region. Impacts include loss of life, decreased quality of life due to injuries, lost productivity, medical and legal costs, and property damages. The data below shows five-year averages (2009-13 and 2010-14) of fatalities and injuries along with crash rates per 100 million vehicle miles traveled for all public roads in the OKI region.

ANNUAL AVERAGES

10-14 annual average

11-15 annual average

Fatalities

122

125

Fatality Rate

.52

.57

Fatality Crashes

112

114

Serious Injuries

1,202

1,156

Serious Injury Crashes

990

958

Injuries

14,331

12,705

Crashes

46,814

47,489

Serious Injury Rate

4.19

4.13

Crash Rate Data Throughout the Region

Bike and Pedestrian

Bicyclists and pedestrians account for 14% of all transportation related fatalities. The vulnerability of bicyclists and pedestrians, coupled with the increasing popularity of bicycling, contributes to this important safety concern. The data below shows five-year annual averages (2009-13 and 2010-14) of crashes, injuries and fatalities along all public roads in the OKI region.

ANNUAL AVERAGES

09-13 annual average

10-14 annual average

Bicycle Crashes

219

219

Bicycle Fatalities

1

2

Bicycle Serious Injuries

26

25

Pedestrian Crashes

569

586

Pedestrian Fatalities

15

16

Pedestrian Serious Injuries

110

111

Bicycle and Pedestrian Fatalities

17

18

Bicycle and Pedestrian Serious Injuries

137

136

Percent of all Transportation Serious Injuries from Bicyclists or Pedestrians

12%

11%

Percent of all Transportation Fatalities from Bicyclists or Pedestrians